Hall of Fame No Longer Closed to Closers
July 20, 2008 by Joe Williams · 1 Comment
Next Sunday, Rich “Goose” Gossage will become the fifth relief pitcher inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.Â
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July 20, 2008 by Joe Williams · 1 Comment
Next Sunday, Rich “Goose” Gossage will become the fifth relief pitcher inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.Â
Filed under General, Hall of Fame · Tagged with Firpo Marberry, Kent Tekulve, National Baseball Hall Of Fame, Relief Pitchers
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